Is 13 X 1.5 mm molecular sieves (from Merck) the same as 13X Zeolite, NaX and Faujasite type of zeolite ?
The zeolite 13X is a synthetic zeolite the natural form of the structure is Faujasite, so the structure of both is called FAU (IZA three letter nomenclature).
The charge compensation cation in 13X is Na+. The diameter of the cavity in zeolite FAU is 13 Angstrom.
Short: zeolite 13X = NaX it has the same structure then Faujasit
I am not sure what the 1.5 mm gives because I do not found the certain product at the merck Homepage. But I think it is the diameter of the zeolite beads, which are pressed from the powder.
Thanks Dr. Simons for your elaborate answer. Your comments are very useful. Thanks again.
Yes, 13X Molecular Sieve is same as NaX Zeolite. Reference: Nanostructured Pt/C electrocatalysts with high platinum dispersions through zeolite-templating @ http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1387181106005646
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